The idea that there is a connection between genius and madness has fascinated many people for a long time. The thought arises because people see a lot of leaders genius who appears to have psychiatric disorders.
Isaac Newton (physicist), Ludwig van Beethoven (composer), Edgar Allan Poe (writer), Vincent van Gogh (painter) and John Nash (mathematician) are examples of people who experience mental disorders genius until schizofrenia.
But experts are still debating the issue. Ongoing research to create a clear definition between genius and insanity.
"The boundaries between normal, abnormal, and supernormal still not much satisfactory. Is it possible someone could be considered eccentric behavior of madness for others. Does someone who is insane may be considered a genius by others. And if the genius is too far ahead of his time thinking, great ideas that might not be appreciated unless he has died, "said Dr Kenneth Lyen, pediatrics and author of the creativity of the brain that is also a doctor at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore in his journal that was published in sma.org, Thursday (02/25/2010).
A genius is vaguely defined as a person who is very creative and able to make significant contributions to humanity, often against the grip-grip and build a new paradigm.
While mental disorders or insanity is a pattern of psychological or behavioral disorders that occur in someone who caused due to mental pressure or interference in the nerve, but for some kind of craziness like schizofrenia have not even found the cause.
But in 2007, as reported by dailymail, scientists have found a gene linking intelligence with one form of insanity, namely schizofrenia. The results showed that the things that happen on the world leaders that caused by a particular gene, known as DARPP-32.
American scientists found that the same gene was also formed and controlled by a neural circuit involved closely with schizofrenia. This circuit connects the prefrontal cortex with other parts of the brain, stiatum. It affects brain function in patients schizofrenia such as motivation, working memory and certain kinds of learning.
The researchers, who reported his findings in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, studied more than 1,000 DNA samples from healthy individuals and patients with schizofrenia.
Another theory is also interesting to see research genius and insanity is "biososial theory of creativity". In essence, this theory states that creativity is genetic and as such a genius is born not made.
This might explain why the world creative figures such as the painters Van Gogh and author Jack Kerouac that genius was also suffering from psychotic disorders. They both hailed as geniuses, but instead indicate self-destructive behaviors.
But many do not agree that similar sort of crazy genius. People cultivate genius crazy thoughts into constructive (building). While the madman makes constructive thoughts become destructive (destroyed).
"People can go crazy but genius madman can not be a genius," said the line of people who do not want crazy equated with genius.
Meanwhile, according to Dr Kenneth Lyen at least there are 7 disease linking between insanity and genius, although it is still difficult condition was diagnosed.
1. DyslexiaDyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty recognizing and understanding written language when reading, writing and spelling. Prominent people suspected of having dyslexia include Albert Einstein, Thomas Alva Edison, Walt Disney, Pablo Picasso and Lee Kuan Yew.
2. BipolarBipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings between euphoria and depression. Psikotiknya symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or bizarre behavior. Famous people who are considered to have bipolar disorder are Winston Churchill, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, Robert Schumann, Vincent Van Gogh, Tim Burton and Francis Ford Coppola.
3. SchizofreniaSchizofrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, blunted emotions and a deep withdrawal. Examples of genius John Nash's schizophrenia is affected.
4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)OCD is a psychiatric condition characterized by pressures to think and behave continuously. Like the obsession to continue to wash their hands, repeatedly checking the door because there is a feeling uncomfortable. Famous people who show a tendency of OCD include Nicola Tesla, Howard Hughes, and Marc Summers.
5. Autistic SavantAbout 10 percent of patients austis has Savant syndrome, which showed exceptional talents like quick count, mechanical ability, painting or sculpture, music. Several university professors who tend to prefer solitary diagnosed to have autistic Savant.
6. Terminal IllnessAlthough not a psychiatric condition, terminal illness can trigger a tremendous emotional response to the sufferer. John Stuart Mills had tuberculosis, which is incurable and causes a slow death. After diagnosis, he began writing works that would make him famous.
7. EpilepsyThe disease is also not a psychiatric problem, but many intelligent people have a history of epilepsy. Since this is the condition of the brain then this is relevant when discussing the superior brain function. Famous people who suffer from epilepsy include Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Charles Dickens, George Handel and Hector Berlioz.
Isaac Newton (physicist), Ludwig van Beethoven (composer), Edgar Allan Poe (writer), Vincent van Gogh (painter) and John Nash (mathematician) are examples of people who experience mental disorders genius until schizofrenia.
But experts are still debating the issue. Ongoing research to create a clear definition between genius and insanity.
"The boundaries between normal, abnormal, and supernormal still not much satisfactory. Is it possible someone could be considered eccentric behavior of madness for others. Does someone who is insane may be considered a genius by others. And if the genius is too far ahead of his time thinking, great ideas that might not be appreciated unless he has died, "said Dr Kenneth Lyen, pediatrics and author of the creativity of the brain that is also a doctor at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore in his journal that was published in sma.org, Thursday (02/25/2010).
A genius is vaguely defined as a person who is very creative and able to make significant contributions to humanity, often against the grip-grip and build a new paradigm.
While mental disorders or insanity is a pattern of psychological or behavioral disorders that occur in someone who caused due to mental pressure or interference in the nerve, but for some kind of craziness like schizofrenia have not even found the cause.
But in 2007, as reported by dailymail, scientists have found a gene linking intelligence with one form of insanity, namely schizofrenia. The results showed that the things that happen on the world leaders that caused by a particular gene, known as DARPP-32.
American scientists found that the same gene was also formed and controlled by a neural circuit involved closely with schizofrenia. This circuit connects the prefrontal cortex with other parts of the brain, stiatum. It affects brain function in patients schizofrenia such as motivation, working memory and certain kinds of learning.
The researchers, who reported his findings in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, studied more than 1,000 DNA samples from healthy individuals and patients with schizofrenia.
Another theory is also interesting to see research genius and insanity is "biososial theory of creativity". In essence, this theory states that creativity is genetic and as such a genius is born not made.
This might explain why the world creative figures such as the painters Van Gogh and author Jack Kerouac that genius was also suffering from psychotic disorders. They both hailed as geniuses, but instead indicate self-destructive behaviors.
But many do not agree that similar sort of crazy genius. People cultivate genius crazy thoughts into constructive (building). While the madman makes constructive thoughts become destructive (destroyed).
"People can go crazy but genius madman can not be a genius," said the line of people who do not want crazy equated with genius.
Meanwhile, according to Dr Kenneth Lyen at least there are 7 disease linking between insanity and genius, although it is still difficult condition was diagnosed.
1. DyslexiaDyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty recognizing and understanding written language when reading, writing and spelling. Prominent people suspected of having dyslexia include Albert Einstein, Thomas Alva Edison, Walt Disney, Pablo Picasso and Lee Kuan Yew.
2. BipolarBipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings between euphoria and depression. Psikotiknya symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or bizarre behavior. Famous people who are considered to have bipolar disorder are Winston Churchill, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, Robert Schumann, Vincent Van Gogh, Tim Burton and Francis Ford Coppola.
3. SchizofreniaSchizofrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, blunted emotions and a deep withdrawal. Examples of genius John Nash's schizophrenia is affected.
4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)OCD is a psychiatric condition characterized by pressures to think and behave continuously. Like the obsession to continue to wash their hands, repeatedly checking the door because there is a feeling uncomfortable. Famous people who show a tendency of OCD include Nicola Tesla, Howard Hughes, and Marc Summers.
5. Autistic SavantAbout 10 percent of patients austis has Savant syndrome, which showed exceptional talents like quick count, mechanical ability, painting or sculpture, music. Several university professors who tend to prefer solitary diagnosed to have autistic Savant.
6. Terminal IllnessAlthough not a psychiatric condition, terminal illness can trigger a tremendous emotional response to the sufferer. John Stuart Mills had tuberculosis, which is incurable and causes a slow death. After diagnosis, he began writing works that would make him famous.
7. EpilepsyThe disease is also not a psychiatric problem, but many intelligent people have a history of epilepsy. Since this is the condition of the brain then this is relevant when discussing the superior brain function. Famous people who suffer from epilepsy include Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Charles Dickens, George Handel and Hector Berlioz.
